Type matchups
Damage Cubone takes from each attacking type.
As a Ground type, Cubone has 3 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 16 other Pokémon share the Ground typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 50
- Defense
- 95
- Sp. Atk
- 40
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 35
- Total
- 320
Cubone has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (95). With Attack (50) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 35 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 95 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail and holds up better against physical hits.
Cubone can have the abilities Rock Head, Lightning Rod and Battle Armor.
How to beat Cubone
Cubone takes 2× damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Poison and Rock moves are resisted.
Good counters: Sky Shaymin hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and is immune to Cubone's Ground moves. Articuno hits for 2× with Ice-type STAB and is immune to Cubone's Ground moves. Gyarados hits for 2× with Water-type STAB and is immune to Cubone's Ground moves.
Evolution
Cubone is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Cubone → Marowak) and evolves into Marowak.
Best counters to Cubone
Other Ground Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Cubone weak to?
As a Ground type, Cubone takes super-effective damage from Water, Grass and Ice moves.
What is Cubone resistant to?
Cubone resists Poison and Rock moves. It is immune to Electric.
What are the best counters to Cubone?
Strong type-based picks include Sky Shaymin, Articuno and Gyarados, which hit Cubone with super-effective attacks.